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Feel Sexier on Valentine's Day With This 3-Move, Ballet-Inspired Partner Workout

Bodyweight Partner Workout

Feel Sexier on Valentine's Day With This 3-Move, Ballet-Inspired Partner Workout

Bodyweight Partner Workout
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We think a short-and-sweet partner workout is the ultimate Galentine activity — and so do the ladies at Chaise Fitness. Mother-daughter founder duo Rachel and Lauren Piskin are showing us how it's done with this total body, dynamic duo routine that is as challenging as it is fun. No equipment necessary — just your valentine of choice!

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The Waist Cincher

The Waist Cincher
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  • Holding on to your partner's hand, keep your feet hips-width distance apart.
  • Take your outside arm up overhead, with the outside leg out to the side (with little to no weight in that foot).
  • Pull the outside arm down as you lift your outside knee to your elbow. Engage the core, oblique, and glutes to balance.
  • Repeat 20 times on each side to complete a set.
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Partner Pivot Lunge

Partner Pivot Lunge
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  • Holding on to your partner with both hands facing each other, sit into a plié position.
  • Hold this position for 20 seconds.
  • Pivot your bodies to face out, and hold that position again for 20 seconds.
  • Move your outside leg into a back lunge, and extend the outside arm forward.
  • Hold this position for 20 seconds.
  • Move your body back to facing each other (starting position).
  • Repeat other side to complete one rep.
  • You can repeat this up to eight reps.
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The Balance Challenge

The Balance Challenge
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  • Kneeling on one leg, bend your back leg to attitude (bent) position, and use your other hand to hold your ankle.
  • Balance in this position for 20 seconds.
  • Extend one arm to reach for your partner as you extend attitude leg to a straight leg.
  • Balance in this position for 20 seconds.
  • Repeat 8 times on each side.
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